Need a Book Recommendation

Ok, Moms. I’ve found myself with a 2 year old that’s pretty much asking to be potty-trained. I didn’t expect this at this early stage, but he’s got all the signs.  He’s already been going on the potty, just not all the time.  Who’s got a book recommendation for me on this topic?  I’m one [...]

My Favorite Books of 2008

There were lots of good reads in 2008, but not a ton of great reads for me.  If you’re a regular reader, you know that I gripe constantly about needing something that will suck me in, and it’s hard for me to find lately.  Maybe I’m distracted, or maybe I’m out of my mind. Who [...]

One more challenge, if you please!

I couldn’t resist joining the Jewish Literature Challenge, which runs from Hannukah to Passover.  The truth is, I’ve got several books by Jewish authors or about Jewish customs on my TBR list.  Here’s my reading plan:

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Foreskin’s Lament: A Memoir by Shalom Auslander
Rashi’s Daughters, Book 1: Joheved by Maggie Anton
Those [...]

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

It was a landmark day in the Peckham hold yesterday when The Bug sat still and was transfixed through all 72 pages of this classic. It was so fun! He was captivated by the words and pictures, and so was I.  We’ve read him some Dr. Seuss board books before, and he’s always enjoyed him. [...]

Lemonade Award

Jackie over at Literary Escapism nominated this blog for the Lemonade Award for showing great attitude and gratitude.  Thanks Jackie!  I love awards, and this is a nice one to have
Now I get to nominate 10 blogs for the award. Here they are:

Maree at Just Add Books
Matt at A Guy’s Moleskine Notebook
BookChronicle [...]

The Sunday Salon: My Week in Words

What can I say? It’s been an awesome Christmas break!  I’ve gotten a couple of books read (which is an amazing accomplishment for me lately), had lots of family time, played lots of video games, and sung lots of songs with my little guy (today we’ve been singing Happy Birthday to everyone we know).  I [...]

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison

The Basics
Book Info: Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison.  This is Elder’s first work, written with the encouragement of his brother, Augusten Burroughs.
Genre: Memoir
Overview: As a child, Robison was always the odd kid out, the misfit, branded as a troublemaker.  In reality, his mind just worked differently than [...]

Waiting by Ha Jin

The Basics
Book Info: Waiting by Ha Jin.  This is the 2nd book I’ve read by this author. I’ve also read A Free Life for our library’s “One Book, One County” event.
Genre: Contemporary Literature
Plot Overview: Lin Kong has returned home from his life working in the city as a doctor in the army every year for [...]

2008 in Reading Review

Inspired by Kate and Kris, here’s a retrospective of my reading in 2008.  What have you read from my list?  What should I have read? Leave a comment and let me know!

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Innocent Traitor by Allison Weir
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Slam by Nick Hornby
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Encyclopedia of an [...]

1 Minute Review: From the Bones Out by Marisa de los Santos

When I read de los Santos’ other books this summer, I was really excited to find a story that hooked me in.  I thought her books were interesting, well written, and thoughtful.  So, imagine my excitement to find she had some other writing out there.  From the Bones Out is her poetry collection, and I [...]

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